Thyroglobulin
Current as of: April 29, 2020
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Matthew I. Kim MD - Endocrinology
ThyroglobulinThyroglobulin is a protein produced by the thyroid gland. It is used to make the thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Thyroglobulin levels may be elevated if thyroid cancer is present. Elevated levels after thyroid surgery may also indicate metastatic or recurrent thyroid cancer. Current as of: April 29, 2020 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Matthew I. Kim MD - Endocrinology |
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